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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

  • Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab Reuters

The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, even as Washington said a shaky ceasefire was intact.

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

  • Tim Cocks Reuters

About 150 people remain stuck on the ship, which had been visiting some of the most remote places on Earth. Three people on board have died.

BioBlitzers catalog wildlife in U.S., Mexico as walls go up along border

BioBlitzers catalog wildlife in U.S., Mexico as walls go up along border

  • Henry Brean Arizona Daily Star

As border wall construction accelerates, ecologists are cataloging wildlife on both sides of the international boundary and tracking the movements of rare species like jaguar and ocelot in Southern Arizona.

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

  • JOSEPH AX Reuters

The lack of competitive races means that control of the U.S. House of Representatives will likely be determined in November's midterm election by fewer than 10% of Americans.

Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says

Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says

  • Olivia Le Poidevin and Charlotte Van Campenhout Reuters

WHO said it suspects some rare human to human transmission took place between close contacts on board a luxury cruise ship hit by hantavirus.

Health officials urge vigilance amid suspected hantavirus outbreak

Health officials urge vigilance amid suspected hantavirus outbreak

  • Africanews - News

Authorities in South Africa and Cape Verde say the response remains focused on containing the outbreak, ensuring patient care, and minimising risks to the wider public.

Cruise ship hantavirus: Doctor explains the risk

Cruise ship hantavirus: Doctor explains the risk

  • CBC English

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off the coast of South Africa has left at least three people dead and several others sick. For The National, CBC chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault asks infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch to break down how the viru…

White House briefly locked down after nearby officer-involved shooting

White House briefly locked down after nearby officer-involved shooting

    The White House was briefly placed on lockdown on Monday after a law enforcement officer shot an individual on the National Mall near the Washington Monument.

    US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait

    US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait

      The U.S. military said Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats as it sought to thwart a new U.S. naval effort to open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

      US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

      US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

        Several U.S. restaurant chains reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying soaring gasoline prices have forced their customers to cut back on other spending.

        US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

        US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

          The case puts the issue of abortion back in front of the justices, who must confront another effort by abortion opponents to scale back access to mifepristone.

          GLP-1 Bubble Forming

          GLP-1 Bubble Forming

            Deloitte warned that GLP-1 weight loss and diabetes drugs are boosting pharma R&D returns while creating concentration and bubble risk across the sector.

            Online betting scandals are getting worse. Will Congress intervene?

            Online betting scandals are getting worse. Will Congress intervene?

              Bills were introduced in recent months seeking to rein in the platforms, yet a complicated legal and political landscape lies ahead.

              Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

              Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

                Giuliani garnered acclaim for his 9/11 response, earning the nickname "America's Mayor." He also worked to overturn the 2020 election results, which led to criminal charges in two states.

                Local News

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 5

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 5

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 4

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 4

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 3

                Marion neighbors: Obituaries for May 3

                Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.

                Meet Himdam, Southern Arizona's traveling ocelot

                Meet Himdam, Southern Arizona's traveling ocelot

                This ocelot has been spotted in four different Southern Arizona mountain ranges.

                State & Regional

                Tow truck driver, rescuers unite to save NC donkey that was belly deep in mud

                Tow truck driver, rescuers unite to save NC donkey that was belly deep in mud

                "It's the most heartwarming thing that's ever happened to me in my life.''

                Macon Winslow's career day leads North Carolina baseball to run-rule victory over Duke

                Macon Winslow's career day leads North Carolina baseball to run-rule victory over Duke

                Coming off an embarrassing loss on Tuesday, the UNC baseball team need to respond in Sunday's battle against archival Duke.

                Former Panthers interim head coach lands gig with Appalachian State

                Former Panthers interim head coach lands gig with Appalachian State

                Former Carolina Panthers coach Steve Wilks is back in familiar territory.

                $2.5M for Helene repairs in Asheville's Biltmore Village. What to know

                $2.5M for Helene repairs in Asheville's Biltmore Village. What to know

                “This project supports the City’s broader recovery efforts and reflects our commitment to rebuilding Biltmore Village in close partnership with the community."

                Nation & World

                Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

                Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

                The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, even as Washington said a shaky ceasefire was intact.

                How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

                How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

                About 150 people remain stuck on the ship, which had been visiting some of the most remote places on Earth. Three people on board have died.

                BioBlitzers catalog wildlife in U.S., Mexico as walls go up along border

                BioBlitzers catalog wildlife in U.S., Mexico as walls go up along border

                As border wall construction accelerates, ecologists are cataloging wildlife on both sides of the international boundary and tracking the movements of rare species like jaguar and ocelot in Southern Arizona.

                How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

                How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

                The lack of competitive races means that control of the U.S. House of Representatives will likely be determined in November's midterm election by fewer than 10% of Americans.

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                Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week

                Mission Hospital McDowell recognizes 3 nurses for National Nurses Week

                From our Archives: Here’s a look back at photos from McDowell County this week in 1973

                From our Archives: Here’s a look back at photos from McDowell County this week in 1973

                Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified

                Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                Blogging Isn’t Dead: How Niche Writers May Be Earning Six Figures in 2025

                Blogging Isn’t Dead: How Niche Writers May Be Earning Six Figures in 2025

                Affiliate content. Learn why blogging isn’t dead in 2025 and how niche writers are leveraging focused content to build audiences and earn six figures.

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                From Playa to Reality: Hints and Tools for Recovering From Burning Man

                From Playa to Reality: Hints and Tools for Recovering From Burning Man

                Contributor content. This guide offers practical tools to potentially help ease the transition from Black Rock City to daily life. 

                Crime

                Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash

                Greg Biffle estate faces $30 million wrongful-death lawsuits from plane crash

                NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s estate has been sued for a combined $30 million by the estates of two others killed in a Dec. 18 plane crash.

                Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home

                Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home

                He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.

                Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash

                Investigators allege friends of NASCAR's Greg Biffle stole from his home after plane crash

                Search warrants detail the investigation into the theft of $30,000 from Biffle's home after his death.

                McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car

                McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car

                It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.

                Politics

                $2.5M for Helene repairs in Asheville's Biltmore Village. What to know

                $2.5M for Helene repairs in Asheville's Biltmore Village. What to know

                “This project supports the City’s broader recovery efforts and reflects our commitment to rebuilding Biltmore Village in close partnership with the community."

                McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort

                McDowell Express expanding on-demand app-based transit to Old Fort

                “Expanding McDowell Express into Old Fort is an exciting step forward in improving mobility across our county,” said Transit Director Jason Hollifield.

                Reports: NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation for sexual harassment claims

                Reports: NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation for sexual harassment claims

                The reported investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile ethics investigations into Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick. 

                'Energy is not a luxury': Duke Energy customers speak on price increase at hearing

                'Energy is not a luxury': Duke Energy customers speak on price increase at hearing

                If approved, Duke Energy would increase residential billing rates by 18% over the next two years.

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